Ricky Wayne Blanton (born April 21, 1966) is a retired American professional basketball player who was selected by the National Basketball Association's Phoenix Suns in the 2nd round (46th overall) of the 1989 NBA Draft. A 6'7" and 215 lb forward/center from Louisiana State University, Blanton signed a 10-day contract and played in only two career NBA games for Chicago Bulls during the 1992–93 season in 18 point wins against the Sacramento Kings on Feb 15, 1993 and Utah Jazz on Feb 17, 1993 at the Chicago Stadium. Blanton played in the 1986 Final Four as a member of the LSU Tigers. Coaching career After coaching stints at LSU and Utah State, Blanton served as head men's basketball coach at Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, Louisiana from 2002 to 2004. He resigned shortly before the 2004–05 season. Head coaching record Broadcasting career Blanton served as the color analyst for the LSU Tigers basketball team from the 2009–2010 season through the 2016–2017 season. References External links 1966 births Living people American expatriate basketball people in Argentina American expatriate basketball people in France American expatriate basketball people in Italy American men's basketball coaches American men's basketball players Basketball coaches from Florida Basketball players from Miami Chicago Bulls players College men's basketball head coaches in the United States Grand Rapids Hoops players LSU Tigers basketball announcers LSU Tigers basketball coaches LSU Tigers basketball players Nicholls Colonels men's basketball coaches Phoenix Suns draft picks Rapid City Thrillers players Sioux Falls Skyforce (CBA) players Small forwards Utah State Aggies men's basketball coaches Wichita Falls Texans players Sports coaches from Miami